The Things We Carry Community Event

March 10, 2025

The Things We Carry
50 years after the Vietnam War

Join us at the Riverside Courtyard on Tuesday 15 April for a special night of reflection about where we are now – 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War. A civil war that altered the course of world history, it radicalised young people everywhere and irrevocably changed the future of the Vietnamese. In the post-White Australia era of the mid-70s, more than 100,000 people fleeing Vietnam were eventually resettled by the Australian Government, and the communities founded by these refugees across the nation continue to evolve to this day.

Hosted by writer Sheila Ngoc Pham, the night will feature live music from Nostalgia, a local Vietnamese traditional music band, spoken word performances, storytelling and a panel discussion featuring poets Antoinette Luu and Annabella Luu, psychologist Chris Tran, and storyteller Thang Luong.

Please stay afterward for a light supper and to keep the conversation going.

Tuesday, 15 April 2025 / 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
General Admission Tickets: $15 (plus booking fee)
BOOKINGS
Light supper included. Drinks available from the bar.

COMMUNITY TIX OFFER
We are proud to offer a limited allocation of Community Tickets for this event as a way to celebrate our communities in Western Sydney and ensure art remains accessible for all. Should you find yourself requiring a ticket, please reach out to community@nationaltheatreofparramatta.com.au

TRUE WEST
The Things We Carry is proudly presented as part of National Theatre of Parramatta’s True West program, which supports and amplifies fresh voices. From creation to production, True West adds these vital stories to Australia’s cultural landscape. Supported by City of Parramatta, Creative Australia and Create NSW.

Image credit: Carolina Tangerina @casceru